A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2012

After a semester long pilot program with the senior class during the spring of 2011, we rolled out our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program to the entire student body in September. We began using ClassLink late in the spring, but are extremely excited about the promise that this solution holds to enhance the teaching and learning culture of our school through BYOD. How do you manage your BYOD program if you have one at your school?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2012

I visited Eric’s High School on February 24 th to observe Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and his implementation of a contemporary learning environment. Administrators in 2012 must understand how to implement new technologies, not just “infuse” technology the easy way. 21st Century Education BYOD educational technology Guest Blog Post Leadership The following is a guest blog post by Dr. Greg Farley.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

BYOD connecting with students dogs Reading therapy dogs On the Moose River near Jackman, ME Brody is 8.5 years old and with his graying muzzle, it is evident that he is starting to show his age. I''m reminded that my super-hero dog is mortal. This scares me. Brody has been a faithful companion, trail buddy, swim partner, and emotional rock for 8.5 years now.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 2, 2012

BYOD- Many are exploring the idea of Bring Your Own Device as an alternative to purchasing devices for students. BYOD can help. For the past few years ( here and here ) I started a tradition (if we can call it that) where I look back at the year in #edtech and try to make predictions as to what''s going to take hold in the coming year. No science behind any of this.

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The Mobile Native

JANUARY 29, 2012

BYOD Responsible Use Policy BYOD Frequently Asked Questions BYOD Links and Resources. BYOD BYOT

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The Mobile Native

JANUARY 7, 2012

1) BYOD - Worst Idea of the 21st Century 2) BYOD: You Ain''t Seen Nothing Yet 3) BYOD will challenge your leadership - hopefully! 4) BYOD Wildly Successful at Sullivan South 5) Cybraryman''s BYOD Page 6) Pros and Cons of Bring Your Own Device to Work What are your thoughts? BYOD BYOT Here are some Pros and Cons for "Bring Your Own Device" in schools. Let the debate begin!

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The Mobile Native

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Here are some resources to help start a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) initiative. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) LiveBinder 2. Infographic: Are Your Going BYOD? BYOD Responsible Use Policy 6. BYOD Frequently Asked Questions 7. BYOD Links and Resources. BYOD BYOT Forsyth County Schools BYOT 4. Building on the "Bring Your Own Device" Revolution 5.

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EdTechSandyK

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

My 2012 Edublog Award Nominations Are: Best Individual Blog: Cool Cat Teacher by Vicki Davis Vicki not only blogs about education and educational technology, but she also shares her personal struggles balancing family and professional life. The beauty of Socrative is it can be used via the web or via an app on iOS or Android, so even in a BYOD environment where you have a mixture of devices, as long as they can download an app or hit a website, all students in your class can participate.

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The 21st Century Principal

JULY 21, 2012

Recently, I found myself entangled with several people in a Twitter debate about whether BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies actually perpetuate or aggravate the digital divide our students currently experience. Having a BYOD policy would seem to perpetuate the divide between the tech-haves and tech-have-nots. Still, we do need to be concerned about the effects of the digital divide under our BYOD policy.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

BYOD — Bring Your Own Device — has gained some momentum in today’s education system. From temp teachers to entire school districts, more and more educational staff debate about or seriously consider the adoption of BYOD in their instruction. Adopting BYOD in schools seems like a win-win situation. But as with all things belonging to the real world, that one Murphy’s law that says “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong” applies to BYOD as well.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

While there is some debate about whether a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy perpetuates inequities and the technology gap, school districts in times of tightening budgets and limited resources are looking for cost-effective ways to increase student access to technology. While BYOD should not be a substitution for adequately funding access to technology for all students, it is a means by which we do not have to ask students to unplug when their walk through our school building doors.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

BYOD BYOT Change Innovation Opinion educational technology This piece is cross-posted at the Huffington Post. As we continue to move even further into the 21 st Century, technology becomes more embedded in all aspects of society. As a father, I see this firsthand with my son, who is in first grade. The gift he wanted the most this past Christmas was an iPod Touch, which Santa was kind enough to bring him.

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The Mobile Native

JULY 13, 2012

100 Mobile Tools for Teachers BYOD : 1. BYOD: A Guide for Schools 2. BYOD in the 21st Century. BYOD iPads Mobile Learning iPads : 1. iPad Apps Separated by Subject Area 2. 103 Interesting Ways to Use iPads in the Classroom 3. iPad/iPod Resources 4. Mobile Learning Integration 5. Middle School iPad Apps 6. iPad in Education Resources Worth Exploring 7. Apps for Special Needs 8. 50 Resources for iPad Use in the Classroom 9. 39 Sites for Using iPads in the Classroom 10.

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The Mobile Native

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Learnlets BYOD/BYOT 44. BYOD in the 21st Century 45. BYOD Toolbox 47. BYOD "Food For Thought" Videos 48. Blogs BYOD iPads Smart Phones Videos Smart phones (MLDs) 1. SMCS Mobile Learning Technology 2. The Mobile Learning Portal 3. Learning in Hand 4. Cybrary Man''s Mobile Learning Page 5. 100 Mobile Tools for Teachers 6. Breaking the Cell Phone Ban 7. Go Mobile 4 Learning 8. Tool for Learning or Distraction? 50+ Tips and Resources 10. Learning2Go iPads 11.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 14, 2012

BYOD BYOT Celly educational technology mobile learning As we continue to move further to enhance our Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) initiative at New Milford High School we are continuing to look for cost-effective resources to support this endeavor. One such resource is Celly. Celly lets people create private communication networks that work really well for situations that other social networks and resources don''t.

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EdTechSandyK

MAY 11, 2012

Image Source This morning, I read an excellent article from The Journal called Why BYOD, Not Banning Cell Phones, is the Answer. I bookmarked it, because it lays out in detail the positive aspects of BYOD and gives great strategies for helping teachers help students use personal devices in learning. First, the anonymous comment: This article is about the advantages of one-to-one contact with technology in the classrooms, not BYOD. 1:1 BYOD BYOT

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 3, 2012

Socrative is my choice for BYOD-esque assessments in class. assessment assignments BYOD BYOT common core cross-curricular edmodo flipclass flipped flipping literature paperless PBL project based learning Reading writing To be a progressive teacher, you find and do what works. Period. The students should be stakeholders in their education and have accountability, responsibility, and be actively engaged in and out of the classroom. Period.

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Kleinspiration

AUGUST 8, 2012

byod communicate with class free app free text messaging mobile apps for class Remind 101 Remind101 safe text text in school text message text students remind101 - always improving communication to keep you connected Remind101 is a free service teachers can sign up for to safely communicate via text messaging with their students and their student''s parents. It''s free to sign up, simple to use, and effective when sending brief messages. Yes, there is an app for that!

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 2, 2012

On December 1st, 2012, educators from NJ and surrounding areas congregated at Linwood Middle School in North Brunswick for EdcampNJ''s free day of professional development. I use a mix of devices with some days in the class being BYOD and others using the school''s computers and netbooks (as available). I also use QR Codes, Socrative and InfuseLearning for other BYOD activities, and Today''s Meet for backchanneling.

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The Mobile Native

JULY 20, 2012

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2012

Notes from SXSWedu 2012 Concurrent Session Region XIII and Rockdale ISD Dr. Howell Wright, Superintendent of Rockdale , made an appearance by pre-recorded video. BYOD goal was simple: turn on a device and automatically connect to the network. With PBL and BYOD, everything changes! BYOD pbl sxswedu In 2009 Rockdale focused on new learning goals and worked to get buy-in from leadership and parents. Used a visioning document by TASA.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

BYOD BYOT educational leadership educational technology mobile learning devices The following is a guest blog post by Dr. Franklin Turner who recently visited my school. A few weeks ago, I made a commitment to visit schools that are using social media, smartphones, texting, and other digital technologies, as a vital part of daily classroom instruction. The only criterion that I had was the school had to be entrenched in their use of the above-mentioned technologies.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 10, 2012

assessment assignments BYOD Claco digital citizenship edmodo edtech flipclass flipped Google docs literature PBL speaking wordle writing Using Screencast-O-Matic and Windows Live Movie Maker, here is a "quick" tour of how I integrate technology in my classroom. Be sure to check out the complete list of projects and resources by clicking on the Integrating Technology tab.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Using OMM & BYOD for Recording Student Voices As an introductory activity for John Steinbeck''s novella, Of Mice and Men , students worked in groups to record a quick conversation using idioms (not idiots) from the 1930''s. I''m figuring out the BYOD as I go, so if you, dear reader, have more efficient techniques, please share! assignments BYOD BYOT digital citizenship edmodo edtech flipclass flipping speaking

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 27, 2012

This reminder is the 2012 NMC Horizon Report K-12 Edition ( You can download it here. 2012 NMC Horizon Report Near Adoption Technologies Where is technology going in the next 5 years, and what might be some things we can expect as educational leaders? Here''s what the 2012 NMC Horizon Report outlines as the technologies closest to adoption in our schools. Schools are implementing BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies that allow students Wi-Fi access using their smartphones.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 19, 2012

Now that the digital revolution is in full swing, I am trying to devise means for moving to a paperless and digital classroom while facing the following challenges: Availability of technology: there is a reason why I''m focused on BYOD with this blog; I do not teach in a 1:1 district. Practical & free BYOD resources are a must. And how many of these tools can be used with BYOD? Delivery is easy, but assessment via BYOD is more problematic.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 12, 2012

At EdcampCT this past week, I was chatting with Greg McVerry ( @jgmac1106 ) about devices, 1-1 and BYOD and he made an interesting comment. Instead of a school purchasing an iPad and keyboard for all the students, what about a Chromebook and Nexus 7 for each student? I like this idea for a lot of reasons. An iPad starts at $500 and then add the case for $50 and keyboard for around $50 and you are at $600 for one device. Then add in any apps that are not free.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

JULY 17, 2012

Reflection & QR Codes Usually I''m the trailblazer at my high school: there are a number of programs that I''ve help to start-- the Varsity Swim Team, the PAWS program, letter writing campaign to Southern alumni serving in the military, crafting the 9th grade curriculum, going paperless, and now BYOD. BYOD is first on the list. Here''s what I''ve got so far for tools for implementing BYOD in the classroom: Socrative, Todaysmeet, Springpad, Evernote, and Edmodo.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The final project can be completed on paper, using word processing skills and completed using a student''s BYOD device. For the BYOD component and to make up for not doing an actual mock-trial, students would work in groups comprised of people with the same court case and position. assessment BYOD BYOT common core digital citizenship edmodo edtech education flipclass flipped flipping literature PBL project based learning teaching technology writing

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 18, 2012

My friend Eric, just wrote a piece about how his school is using it as part of their BYOD initiative that you should take a look at. More and more students have access to mobile devices. In the last Pew Internet study , 77% of all teens have a cellphone. I wasn''t able to find research on pre-teens but from the work I have done in my own district I would say almost 50% of them have cellphones as well. And these aren''t smart phones. Although, we know many have smart phones.)

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 25, 2012

I had some wonderful conversations about technology integration, social media, BYOD and more. I just got back from a wonderful few days in Indianapolis. No, it wasn''t to see a race or for the fabulous food. I went to engage with other thought-leaders from around the world (yes over 10 countries were represented) and talk, share, learn and grow. The ISTE Leadership Forum (#ISTELF12) was a new event this year.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

JUNE 12, 2012

Benjamin Room posted "BYOD in the 21st Century" in the Practical Technologies for the Classroom Facebook group and I just had to share! Schools exploring BYOD will find this video clever and informative! BYOD #smchat educational technology video Producer Dr. Marc-Andre Lalande, is so creative! The video is the latest in his Pedagogical Quickies YouTube series. I just subscribed to his channel: lalendema.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Using BYOD, students will bring to class their personal device and use a QR code reader to access pictures on the web. assignments BYOD BYOT edtech image search literary devices narrative terms peer evaluation QR codes writing This activity will appeal to students who are kinestetic and visual learners. Students will then incorporate sensory details to write a short creative response based on each picture.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

I''ve been thinking about writing and how to evolve my students into better writers, but to be honest, I don''t really consider myself an accomplished writer. The irony should be slapping you, dear reader, in the face: I am an English teacher, so shouldn''t I be an accomplished writer? Other than the publishing I''ve done on the copier at school, what I''ve written here on this blog and starting to write for Teachercast , the answer, sadly, is no.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

BYOD BYOT digital citizenship edtech The artist in me likes to look at the world in color, and QR codes by themselves are rather bland, but do a Google search for customizing QR codes and there will be a myriad of posts--most of which use technical jargon and various programs--to insert logos and other visual elements. The inserted logo or visual element will provide a visual cue to remember the purpose of the code.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 23, 2012

This makes things platform/OS agnostic and would allow everyone access to these apps and resources and would be especially useful in a BYOT/BYOD environment. InstallFree Nexus is an application I just learned about that allows you to use different applications on any device you want, while optimizing for that device. You can use Microsoft Office or LibreOffice on an iPad , Android Tablet, Chromebook or any device with a web browser.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 18, 2012

BYO: Goals, Policies, and Logistics - 2:30-3:40 pm Presenters: Nancy Caramanico (moderator); Sandra Paul, Rick Cave and Rob Miller Whether you call it BYOT, BYOD, or student-owned technology, the idea of allowing young people to bring their own laptops and mobile devices to school with them is gaining ground for a number of reasons. TechForum NY, a great educational technology conference , is tomorrow. I am presenting two sessions and looking forward to seeing a lot of people from my PLN.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

JULY 26, 2012

I have a horrible confession to make. I''m totally ashamed. As a HS English teacher, this is really bad. really really bad. Totally horrible. and i''m not using hyperbole. I can''t efficiently and effectively grade my students'' writing by myself. those long labor intensive essays and research papers. yup, those, I can''t grade them. I''m horrible at it. 1 page quick essay responses, I''m a little better at grading, but I still end up banging my head against the desk due to repetitive mistakes.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

GUEST POST: Continuing the conversation on writing, author MJ Fletcher explains how he first began his adventures with the written word. What''s that?" I asked my mother as I stared at the explosion of color and action on the cover. "It''s It''s a comic book, do you want it?" Two men locked in mortal combat, one wearing a massive red cape while the other, some type of alien, attacked him. How could I not want it?

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 2, 2012

assignments BYOD BYOT discussions flipclass flipped PBL teaching My students used their phones to create voice recorded projects and I''d like to continue evolving their skills into eventually being comfortable doing collaborative digital presentations. Technology can easily be used to facilitate student presentations and overcome the fear of public speaking and provide valid opportunities for reflection and collaboration.

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